Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 (Hepatobiliary Surgery)
Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape)
Province:
Western Cape
Salary:
R2 168 145 per annum
Closing Date:
November 16, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
277
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery clinical service provision and management in the Groote Schuur Hospital Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit. Management and training of surgical staff. Participation in academic and management activities of the division.
Key Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist Surgical Gastroenterologist, Hepatobiliary Surgeon. Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Sub-specialist after registration as a Medical Sub specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery. Inherent requirements of the job: It will be expected of the Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand. Participate in the after-hours call system. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to conduct clinically relevant research in the field of Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery. Ability to teach and train undergraduate and post graduate students and sub specialist fellows. Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment. Clinical and surgical competency in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery. Insight into challenges of local health care delivery, diversity, transformation and equity.
WHERE TO APPLY
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click "online applications").
WHAT TO SEND
• A completed and signed Z83 form
GOOD TO KNOW
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 277.
Enquiries
Prof L Cairncross Tel No: (021) 406-6229
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